Blues
46
Match Complete
Moana Pasifika
16
| A. Lam |  | 79 | ||
| K. Eklund | | 65 | ||
| S. Perofeta |  | 47 | ||
| K. Eklund | | 45 | ||
| S. Perofeta | | 40 | ||
| B. Heem | | 39 | ||
| 36 |  | C. Lealiifano | ||
| K. Eklund | | 33 | ||
| 30 | | C. Lealiifano | ||
| 29 | | T. Tavatavanawai | ||
| S. Perofeta | | 21 | ||
| C. Clarke | | 20 | ||
| S. Perofeta | | 17 | ||
| C. Evans | | 16 | ||
| S. Perofeta | | 10 | ||
| 7 | | C. Lealiifano | ||
| 3 | | C. Lealiifano |
| 7 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 3 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Blues and Moana Pasifika go head to head for the second time in five days in what should be another exciting clash at Eden Park, Auckland as round seven of Super Rugby Pacific continues. Join The Roar for live scores from 4:50pm AEDT.
There were concerns about both the two new sides joining Super Rugby this year and whether they would be able to compete but both have shown that those fears were unfounded. The Drua have been a consistent thorn in the sides of Australian sides and the Moana Pasifika have shown that they are a genuine threat.
Moana Pasifika especially have impressed with their ability to deliver both an exciting style of play in the loose and an effective set piece – something that many have been surprised by.
Coach Aaron Mauger has brought his side together really well and despite challenges from COVID and having to create a team from scratch in just a few months, the Moana Pasifika side have already racked up a great first win with a golden point victory over the Hurricanes and pushed the Blues really hard a few days ago. Considering they are playing in the harder side of the competition where they go head to head with the Kiwi sides week in, week out, one starts to wonder what damage they could cause when they get to take on sides like the Rebels.
The Blues coach Leon MacDonald has shown faith in three inexperienced players who impressed in the first game against their opposition on Tuesday with Corey Evans, Cameron Suafoa and Anton Segner have just five caps between them but much is expected of the talented youngsters.
But the Blues also have plenty of experience to call upon and MacDonald has chosen to select Kurt Eklund, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, skipper Dalton Papalii and Tom Robinson.
The Blues are creeping up the table with a series of wins and another one today would see them putting pressure on the top three on the ladder
Game Information
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Kick-off: 5:05pm (AEDT), Saturday 2nd April 2022
Live stream: Stan Sport
Betting: Blues $1.05, Moana Pasifika $7.50 – odds via PlayUp
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referee: Jono Bredin, Angus Mabey
Blues
1. Alex Hodgman, 2. Kurt Eklund, 3. Marcel Renata, 4. James Tucker, 5. Tom Robinson, 6. Cameron Suafoa, 7. Dalton Papalii (c), 8. Anton Segner, 9. Finlay Christie, 10. Stephen Perofeta, 11. Caleb Clarke, 12. Corey Evans, 13. Bryce Heem, 14. AJ Lam, 15. Zarn Sullivan
Reserves: 16. Soane Vikena, 17. Karl Tu’inukuafe/Jordan Lay, 18. Ofa Tuungafasi, 19. Luke Romano, 20. Adrian Choat, 21. Sam Nock, 22. Tanielu Tele’a, 23. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepens
Moana Pasifika
1. Ezekiel Lindenmuth, 2. Samiuela Moli, 3. Sekope Kepu (c), 4. Veikoso Poloniati, 5. Michael Curry, 6. Sione Tu’ipulotu, 7. Solomone Funaki, 8. Henry Time-Stowers, 9. Ereatara Enari, 10. Christian Leali’ifano, 11. Anzelo Tuitavuki, 12. Solomone Kata, 13. Fine Inisi, 14. Timoci Tavatavanawai, 15. William Havili
Reserves: 16. Luteru Tolai, 17. Abraham Pole, 18. Chris Apoua, 19. Alex McRobbie, 20. Alamanda Motuga, 21. Dwayne Polataivao, 22. Lincoln McClutchie, 23. Tomasi Alosio
Diesel 2.0
Roar Rookie
Haha fair enough. But the reality is not everyone is flush with $$$ so when we can afford to go we want to see them all not just some.
WEST
Roar Guru
Your name says it all :thumbup:
ClassAct
Guest
That’s a bit harsh. I was backing the Koconuts but couldn’t get to the game thanks to another commitment. Rain, Hail or Shine, I’ll either be there or I won’t but probably the latter.
Jamez
Roar Rookie
Invest in something you want to fail? Oooooook :laughing: :laughing: Actually, this is the same outfit that still have Foster & Plumtree at the helm, you might be onto something. :laughing:
WEST
Roar Guru
Unfortunately.. this is the majority. Why crowds are so lame
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
Don't be fooled. Funding something doesn't imply that you it to succeed.
Danny McGowan
Roar Rookie
Not much of a supporter mate, you should always support your team, even when players are out! :happy:
Diesel 2.0
Roar Rookie
I was going to go to this game but decided last minute not to. Lucky I didn't. I would've felt ripped to not see many of the stars from both sides playing. Nevertheless, the Blues won and I'm happy. Moana missing too many personnel including coaches. They were up against it from the start. Flush it and next job.
Boosho
Roar Pro
The roar mods are totally into wokeness until their commercial interests are threatened. Moana should be seen and not heard.
WEST
Roar Guru
7 tries to 1. Blues will happy with that.. that puts them 3rd on the table. Clarke.. disappointing part of the game. But the Blues set piece was solid, Christie is getting better at organising the pack. Kurt Eklund had a great game! The Blues attack was pretty relentless, MP were under the pump most of the second half. But I like what I’m seeing from MP, very physical and determined, plenty to build on :thumbup:
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Congratulations Blues and to their supporters, I will keep it short. TMO and the ref had an impact, but did not decide the final outcome.
Jamez
Roar Rookie
What are you dribbling on about? if it wasnt for NZ rugby, MP wouldnt even be in this comp, NZ rugby financially backed them. Duh! :laughing:
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg
Roar Guru
It looks that way, Blou. The commentators are extremely ‘diplomatic’ about the rubbish calls too.
Boosho
Roar Pro
Mod overlords are not amused
79
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
NZ rugby can't afford Moana to win regularly.
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
In one of the Blues tries the hooker was short and hen moved again.. no penalty.
BlouBul
Roar Rookie
The ref is doing his best to shaft the Moana P.
TC
Roar Rookie
MP knee was on the ground 3 times, before the ref called Tackled???
TC
Roar Rookie
He's doubled it up since the RC